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as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
a smart and beguiling child who can manipulate her parents with alarming ease
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as in misleading
tending or having power to deceive
the beguiling allure of a life of crime
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
the magician effortlessly beguiled and amazed the children
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as in deceiving
to cause to believe what is untrue
beguiled her into believing that yet another worthless item would enhance her life
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as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
was beguiled by the promise of easy money as a drug dealer
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Recent Examples of beguiling
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024
But this is one of the most beguiling music worlds he’s ever created — the sound of Robert Smith raging against the darkness and refusing to quit.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Viewers will be pleased to find three seasons' worth of cases that are properly beguiling and sometimes a bit spooky.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
This is all beguiling and strange, with the light ease of a skipping stone.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
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The film stars Sebastian Stan as a young Trump struggling to make a name for himself in ’70s and ’80s New York City and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, the beguiling prosecutor made infamous for helping Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Second Red Scare.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024
But this is one of the most beguiling music worlds he’s ever created — the sound of Robert Smith raging against the darkness and refusing to quit.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Viewers will be pleased to find three seasons' worth of cases that are properly beguiling and sometimes a bit spooky.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
This is all beguiling and strange, with the light ease of a skipping stone.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beguiling
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The narrative in the first season requires the estranged friends to work together to combat a cunning kidnapper.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Syrian smugglers now use a variety of cunning techniques to move their drugs to Jordan, including drones and carrier pigeons, which have been taught to fly with tiny bags of contraband affixed to their legs.Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the complaint, Michel blames Hill for mismanaging and deceiving her bandmates about the tour’s finances.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
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McLaughlin is accused of deceiving dog owners and rescue groups nationwide to acquire animals needing specialized care, according to police.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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Lisa Says Gah, the Bow Pant, $148 For the friend with flair, these mesh lacrosse pants are the perfect balance of comfortable and cute.Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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There are also a number of great stocking stuffers available right now, like cute Ankle Socks (just $8) or a travel-ready Leather Card Case With Magnet (only $13).Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the deceptive Democrats had the media running after stories on the Trump Reality Show, totally ignoring the mental decline of Biden, and blindly repeating Democratic Party talking points without them being challenged or questioned.Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
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Usually that applies to the art of catching his unexpected, deceptive passes.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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Many of her works feature glitter, beads, and notions, luring the viewer in with their collective splendor and evoking intimacy.News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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The effect of these systems is subtle, as the driver should feel heroic, not overridden.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Google | 🌱💡 The tech company continues to roll out subtle but smart sustainability features across many of its platforms.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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He was also ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution and fined $25,000 for making false police reports.Megan Thomas, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Editor's note: A previous version of this story said LU KALA was pregnant based on her false claim.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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This approach ensures a mood that complements each casino’s unique ambiance, engages the clientele and enhances their experience, enticing them to remain on the property longer and spend more.Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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These waterproof shoes come with a laundry list of enticing features, the first being a special Vibram Ecostep Recycle outsole, which provides grip on wet and dry surfaces.Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Beguiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguiling. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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